For many years we’ve worked with Jordi Vidal at Conreria d’Scala Dei importing a rare and unique white Priorat from ancient vines of Garnatxa Blanca called Les Brugueres, so when Jordi mentioned he had some younger vine Garnatxa Blanca and Garnatxa Gris planted on llicorella and chalk soils in the village of La Morera we couldn’t resist the opportunity to make a Black Slate Blanca from this promising material. While chalky soils are not common in the Priorat, you can find them at higher elevations in Escaladei and La Morera, which border the limestone-rich Montsant range. A short period on the skins before pressing gives La Morera a textural quality to its apricot and herbal flavors, reminiscent of the Les Brugueres in miniature, with the chalky soils providing an elegant and mineral backbone to the wine.
